Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Water & Wastewater

United Utilities

Bury

On-site

GBP 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days (increase to 30)

Pension up to 14% employer

Bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to deliver expert maintenance and technical support across a defined region. You will work on mechanically powered sites, including anaerobic digestion and dewatering plants, with a strong emphasis on safety and energy efficiency.

The role involves hands-on work, flexibility for out-of-hours standby, and opportunities to grow into flexi-skilled engineering.

Qualifications

Time served apprentice or equivalent with NVQ level 3.
Full UK driving license required.
Industry experience in mechanical maintenance.
Ability to work in a team but also alone, and in confined spaces.
Willingness to diversify into specialised areas such as chlorine gas systems.
Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across multiple sites.
Act as the Person Controlling the Works (PCW) for mechanical activities by framework contractors.
Collaborate with Process Controller to support telemetry and asset performance.
Maintain accurate mechanical asset data and maintenance records.
Support environmental compliance by ensuring assets meet regulatory standards.
Coordinate and support contractors during mechanical project delivery or site interventions.